With recent purchase, Ranch Foods Direct gains welcome room to expand

A late April building purchase represents a monumental step forward in the evolution of Ranch Foods Direct. “It’s a very big deal,” says owner Mike Callicrate. “We’ve been looking three years to find a place we could own outright.” With a few modest renovations, the old Federal Food Service building at 4635 Town Center Drive – just southwest of the Platte and Powers intersection – will offer nearly 30,000 square feet of food-ready space. Many details are still being finalized, but Mike’s bold ideas for expansion include:

Repairs and renovations are expected to occur over the next 90 days but the company is already moving equipment and inventory into the new building. East-siders can also look forward to a new retail outlet on-site. “It will be a beehive of activity,” Mike says.